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Detailed analysis of land and marine spatial data for this Mediterranean island landscape
Arcipelago Toscano National Park: geography
Location: Tuscany, Italy. Recorded area: 746.63 km².
Mediterranean island archipelago protecting marine and terrestrial ecosystems in Tuscany
Arcipelago Toscano National Park
Arcipelago Toscano National Park is a large protected area encompassing the Tuscan Archipelago, a chain of islands located in the Mediterranean Sea between the Ligurian Sea to the north and the Tyrrhenian Sea to the south, off the western coast of Tuscany, Italy. Established in 1996 and expanded in 1997, the park uniquely combines terrestrial and marine protection, covering approximately 56,776 hectares of sea and 17,887 hectares of island habitats across seven main islands and numerous smaller islets and rock outcrops. The park protects a remarkable Mediterranean island ecosystem characterized by rugged coastlines, forested hills, and rich biodiversity, with the highest point being Mount Capanne at 1,019 meters on Elba Island. As both a national park and marine protected area with Special Protection Zone status, Arcipelago Toscano represents one of Italy's most significant conservation landscapes, preserving endemic species found nowhere else on Earth and critical habitats for migratory birds and marine life.
- Location
- Italy
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1996
- Area
- 746.6 km²
- Highest point
- 1,019 m
Location overview
Island and coastal geography within the Tuscany region of Italy
Geographic Setting of Arcipelago Toscano National Park in Italy
Arcipelago Toscano National Park lies in Italy, spanning Tuscany and the provinces of Livorno and Grosseto. Official data confirms its status as a coastal, marine, and island territory under national jurisdiction.
- Countries
- Italy
- Regions
- Province of Grosseto, Province of Livorno, Tuscany
- Primary location
- Tuscany
- Geographic setting
- Coastal · Island · Marine
Boundary and coordinates
Explore geographic coordinates and total protected area across land and sea.
Geographic Boundary Map of Arcipelago Toscano National Park
Interactive mapped geometry provides clear spatial context for the protected archipelago outline. Accompanying database records detail the land and marine area calculations, coordinates, and geographic center.
- Boundary area
- 772.5 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 565.6 km
- Northernmost point
- 43.4774° N
- Southernmost point
- 42.1856° N
- Easternmost point
- 11.1824° E
- Westernmost point
- 9.7207° E
- Geographic centre
- 42.7688° N, 10.2153° E
- North–south span
- 143.5 km
- East–west span
- 119.5 km
Elevation and terrain
Mixed relief topography featuring recorded peaks, capes, and coastal features
Arcipelago Toscano National Park Terrain and Elevation Summary
Recorded elevation data establishes a highest point of 1019 meters across mixed mountain terrain. Associated feature records detail named streams, peaks, and bays located within park boundaries.
- Highest point
- 1,019 m
Selected named natural features
Viewpoints
Il Trattoio
Beaches
Spiaggia delle Fornacelle
Capes
Punta Forata
Capes
Punta della Tacca
Capes
Punta del Corvo
Environmental setting
Mediterranean climate zones, mixed relief, and dominant marine water presence
Arcipelago Toscano National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Setting
Stored landscape features and habitat types frame the physical setting across islands, coastal beaches, and mountains. Recorded categories connect directly to relevant protected area classifications within the atlas.
- Relief
- Mixed relief
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Water
- Water-dominated
Landscape features
Mountains · Cliffs · Islands · Coast · Beach
Habitat types
Mediterranean forest · Coastal habitat · Marine habitat
Park atlas
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